Movement of non-essential passenger transport, inter-state buses suspended till Mar.31

Speed Post News Network

New Delhi : A high level meeting was held on March 22, 2020, morning with Chief Secretaries of all the States by the Union Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. All the Chief Secretaries informed that there is overwhelming and spontaneous response to the call for ‘Janata Curfew’ given by the Prime Minister.

In view of the need to contain the spread of COVID 19, it was agreed that there is an urgent need to extend the restrictions on the movement of non-essential passenger transport including inter-state transport buses till March 31, 2020.

Following detailed discussions, the State Governments were advised to issue appropriate orders to allow only essential services to operate in the 75 districts which have reported confirmed cases or casualties relating to COVID 19.  The State Governments may expand the list depending on their assessment of the situation.  It was noted that several State Governments have already issued orders in this regard.

The following important decisions were taken: All train services suspended till  March 31, 2020, including sub-urban rail services.  However, goods trains are exempted;  All metro rail services suspended till March 31, 2020.  State Governments to issue orders allowing only essential services to operate in about 75 districts with confirmed COVID 19 cases.  Inter State passenger transport will also remain  suspended till March 31, 2020, according to a PIB release.